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Issue 01 · City Guide · 6 min read
Crystal Palace
& Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park, home to Crystal Palace FC since 1924, sits in the South London district of Selhurst and has become one of the most distinctive matchday experiences in the Premier League. Arguably, it also provides the best atmosphere across the Premier League. Whilst other stadiums boast bigger crowds, few fan bases can compete with the passion that Palace fans bring to every home game.
Club
Crystal Palace
Stadium
Selhurst Park
Capacity
25,486
Founded
1905
League
Premier League
Words by Champions Travel · Updated May 2026
Palace’s traditions stretch back to the 1860s and the original Crystal Palace exhibition site in Sydenham, but the modern club traces its founding to 1905. Promotion to the Premier League in 2013 and a steady establishment in the top flight have made Palace one of the longest-serving smaller-club survivors of the modern English game.
Whilst other stadiums boast bigger crowds, few fan bases can compete with the passion that Palace fans bring to every home game.
For travelling supporters, a visit to Selhurst Park is an immersion in matchday tradition.
Chapter 01
Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park opened in 1924 and was designed by the renowned Scottish stadium architect Archibald Leitch, whose work helped shape many of Britain’s historic football grounds.
The stadium was built during a period of rapid growth in English football, and its design reflected the ambition of a club seeking to establish itself in the professional game.
Stadium opened
1924
Capacity
25,486
Founded
1905
League Titles
0
With a capacity of just over 25,000 spectators, Selhurst Park is smaller than many Premier League stadiums but famous for its intense atmosphere.
The Holmesdale Road Stand forms the centre of Palace’s supporter culture. This section of the ground is home to the Holmesdale Fanatics, a group of supporters known for their elaborate banners, coordinated displays and constant chanting throughout matches.
Over the decades, Selhurst Park has hosted countless memorable moments in the club’s history, including Palace’s dramatic run to the 1990 FA Cup Final and their return to the Premier League in 2013.
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The Holmesdale Road End is home to the Holmesdale Fanatics, one of England’s most consistent ultras groups. Their large-scale visual displays – flags, banners and choreographed crowd movements on big-match days – have become a defining feature of Selhurst Park’s atmosphere.
Chapter 02
Matchday
Unlike many clubs located in central London or large entertainment districts, Selhurst Park sits within a residential area where the streets fill with supporters walking toward the stadium before kick-off.
The club’s identity is built around South London pride, and this sense of local identity is visible throughout the matchday experience.
Experience the Holmesdale End. The Holmesdale Road Stand provides one of the most vibrant supporter atmospheres in English football.
Take public transport. Selhurst and Norwood Junction railway stations offer convenient access to the stadium.
Explore the surrounding pubs. Local pubs around Selhurst and Norwood become gathering points for Palace supporters before matches.
Arrive early. Pre-match build-up around Selhurst Park is part of the experience. Get to the ground with time to spare.
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Chapter 03
Beyond the Pitch
South London has long been known for its creativity and cultural diversity.
Nearby districts such as Croydon and Norwood have vibrant music scenes and independent cafés, while the area’s parks and green spaces provide a contrast to the dense urban streets surrounding Selhurst Park.
A weekend football trip might involve exploring London during the day before joining 25,486 supporters inside Selhurst Park for an evening match.
Neighbourhood Guide
Selhurst
Matchday neighbourhood
The district surrounding the stadium, where matchday activity is centred.
Norwood
Heart of the city
A nearby neighbourhood with traditional pubs and cafés popular with supporters.
Croydon
Creative quarter
One of South London’s busiest commercial districts with restaurants, bars and music venues.
London centre
After dark
The heart of London, where pre-match and post-match life unfolds.
Stay
Near the Stadium
Leonardo Hotel Croydon
Walking distance to East Croydon, short tram to Selhurst. Reliable comfort for matchday.
City Centre Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza London Westminster
Central London near Westminster. Train links south to Selhurst.
Budget Accommodation
Premier Inn Croydon
Reliable Premier Inn comfort in Croydon. Easy onward link to the ground.
Airport Hotel
Hilton London Heathrow Airport
Convenient for Heathrow. Direct train links across London for matchday.
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Arthur Wait Stand
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Main Stand
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